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DIGITAL REALTY TRUST, INC. 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Feb 18, 2020)

Filed February 18, 2020For Securities:DLRDLR-PJDLR-PKDLR-PL

Summary

This 8-K filing by Digital Realty Trust, Inc. (DLR) provides an update on its ongoing exchange offer to acquire InterXion Holding B.V. (INXN). A key development is the receipt of regulatory approval from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy, removing a significant hurdle. As of the filing date, DLR and INXN have secured all but one of the necessary regulatory approvals required to close the transaction, indicating positive progress towards completion. The exchange offer, which involves DLR offering its common stock in exchange for INXN shares, remains subject to customary closing conditions, including the final regulatory approval. Investors are encouraged to review detailed filings, including the S-4 registration statement and tender offer documents, for comprehensive information on the transaction, its risks, and potential implications for both companies. The filing also includes standard forward-looking statement disclaimers and information on where to access additional SEC filings.

Key Highlights

  • 1Digital Realty Trust (DLR) announced receipt of regulatory approval from the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy for the InterXion Holding B.V. (INXN) acquisition.
  • 2This German approval means DLR and INXN have obtained all but one regulatory approval required for the exchange offer to proceed.
  • 3The exchange offer, where DLR is offering its common stock for INXN shares, is still subject to remaining closing conditions, including one final regulatory approval.
  • 4The filing reiterates that detailed information about the transaction, including risk factors, is available in DLR's S-4 registration statement and related filings (Schedule TO, Schedule 14D-9).
  • 5Investors are strongly advised to read all provided documentation and filings to make informed decisions regarding the exchange offer.
  • 6The company has provided contact information and website links for investors to access these crucial documents free of charge.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to provide an update on the status of Digital Realty Trust's (DLR) ongoing exchange offer to acquire InterXion Holding B.V. (INXN), specifically highlighting the receipt of a significant regulatory approval.

Not yet. While DLR has received a crucial regulatory approval from Germany, the exchange offer remains subject to one final regulatory approval and other customary closing conditions before it can be fully consummated.

Investors can find detailed information in the Registration Statement on Form S-4, the proxy statement/prospectus, Schedule TO (for the tender offer), and Schedule 14D-9, as well as other relevant documents filed by DLR and INXN with the SEC. These documents are available on the SEC's website and free of charge from DLR and INXN's investor relations departments or websites.

The filing notes that there are various risks and uncertainties, including the ability to obtain all necessary approvals, potential delays or failure to close the transaction, legal and regulatory proceedings, integration challenges, and adverse market conditions. Investors should refer to DLR's and INXN's SEC filings for a comprehensive discussion of these risks.